The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on Americans travel to Cuba including banning cruise ship stops and group tours.  The changes are meant to put economic pressure on the Cuban government for its repression of the Cuban people and its support of the Maduro regime in Venezuela said Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. “Veiled tourism has served …

Budapest, Hungary — The Viking Sigyn, a 95-room river cruise ship collided with a small sight-seeing boat, the ‘Mermaid’ carrying 33 South Korean tourists. Police confirmed Thursday that 7 people are dead and another 21 are still missing.  The 442 foot Viking Sigyn slammed into the smaller vessel while passing under the Margaret Bridge on Wednesday …

According to a study by Toyota Canada, 47% of Canadians will be changing their upcoming summer road trips because of soaring gas prices. Residents of B.C. and Atlantic Canada were the least likely to make road trip plans due to the high costs.  Canadians have the pleasure of living in a vast, beautiful country with …

Traveling on the Go Train is a cost effective, efficient and usually comfortable way to travel from Toronto to surrounding cities. Unfortunately some passengers just don’t respect train etiquette or the other passengers on board.  On a recent trip, a Go Train passenger who only wanted to be identified by her first name “Crystal” was …

Overtourism has reached a new low on the highest mountain peak on earth. Mount Everest has had one of the deadliest climbing seasons in years, largely attributed to an excess of inexperienced climbers on the mountain. Anyone with $40,000 and a desire to risk their lives can make the attempt at scaling Everest. This year …

A shark attack in Hawaii has killed a 65-year-old man swimming off the coast of Maui on Saturday Morning.  The man was swimming 60 yards off Kaanapali Beach when a shark attacked, authorities said. Witness Allison Keller told Hawaii News Now that rescuers pulled an unconscious man ashore, then performed CPR.  “As we got closer, I saw some blood …

The iconic Ritz-Carlton in Montreal has made Forbes list of the top hotel rooms in the world for 2019. The chic and historical property was built over 100 years ago in the heart of the city’s Golden Square Mile. The hotel has been a hub for social, political and cultural activity with a star-studded list …

Two children from the United States have been rescued after surviving a night alone in a forested area of Burke Mountain in Coquitlam, B.C. RCMP say the 6-year-old girl and 7-year old boy and their father fell down a “steep, treacherous cliff” near Munro Lake late Sunday. Search crews said the father and children were going …

For those looking to explore Canada this summer, the unlimited CanRailPass would be the ultimate adventure! Via Rail has announced its summer pricing for their unlimited 60 day passes. The passes give riders unlimited train travel anywhere in Canada Via Rail goes for 60 days. For those aged 25 & under, the savings are incredible …

Couples continue to push the limits for the perfect Instagram photo by risking their lives to capture the ultimate shot. Many of these photos were taken as tourists pass through breathtaking scenery by train in Ella, Sri Lanka.  Multiple deaths have already occurred on the tracks and authorities have warned tourists to be careful. In …

The first ever cruise ship with a roller coaster will set sail next year. The Carnival Mardi Gras will be home to the new ride called “Bolt” which will feature thrills at 187 feet above sea level! Carnival cruises announced late last year that it was building the first ever roller coaster at sea. This …

Update: Police have reported at 7th and 8th explosion in Sri Lanka. One explosion reportedly occurred at the Tropical Inn near a zoo in Dehiwela and another in a housing complex in Dematagoda.  As attacks continue, the Sri Lankan government is taking no chances and has imposed a curfew that will begin at 6pm and end at 6am Monday morning. The …